OPINION: Tourism funding should be used to transform future new water tower into showpiece
OPINION: Tourism funding should be used to transform future new water tower into showpiece
Pensacola Beach has its famed beach ball water tower. It’s time for Navarre to also get an iconic landmark, and a new water tower under construction offers the perfect opportunity. The Pensacola Beach water tower is a true landmark often featured on souvenirs for the area. Navarre Beach had the opportunity to have a sea … read more
New Restaurant Planned for West Navarre
New Restaurant Planned for West Navarre
Scratch a coffee shop! A new McDonald’s restarurant is planned for a commercial parcel on Navarre Parkway which is adjacent to the east side of the Walmart Neighborhood Market at the Joybrook Lane intersection. The 1.92-acre vacant commercial parcel was purchased May 11, 2023 for $1.1 million by 137 7368 Navarre, LLC. EDITOR’S NOTE: Sorry, … read more
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https://stmichaelsbrewing.com/ U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Roger Fortson, 23, died Friday, May 3, following an incident at his off-base residence. Fortson was assigned to the 4th Special Operations Squadron. He entered active duty on Nov. 19, 2019. Okaloosa County Sheriffβs Office is the lead investigation agency in this incident. To protect the integrity of … read more
OPINION: Email Commissioners Now About Incorporation Vote – or Pay Later
OPINION: Email Commissioners Now About Incorporation Vote – or Pay Later
We received the following letter to the editor from Debbie Gunnoe, a staunch Conservative who is leading the effort to defend Navarre from the higher taxes and more government regulation incorporating would bring. PROTECT Navarre opposes incorporation; PRESERVE Navarre is a registered social welfare organization aiming to change Navarre through incorporating, which would create an … read more
Cinco de Mayo Sandcastle Exhibition Planned for Navarre Beach Pier
Cinco de Mayo Sandcastle Exhibition Planned for Navarre Beach Pier
Multiple sculptors will be participating in a sandcastle exhibition on Sunday, May 5 at Navarre Beach Pier. Windjammers on the Pier will host related Cinco de Mayo festivities. Daniel Anderson, a professional sandcastle builder who lives in Walton County, goes by the nickname βDan in the Sandβ and is known for showing amateurs how to … read more
DeSantis Announces 103-Day Gulf Red Snapper Recreational Season for 2024
DeSantis Announces 103-Day Gulf Red Snapper Recreational Season for 2024
South Santa Rosa News file photo Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, during a press conference yesterday in Destin, announced the record 103-day 2024 Gulf Red Snapper recreational season, the longest season since the state was delegated management of Gulf red snapper. This season will include both a summer and fall season which includes major … read more
Money Available to Help Local Businesses with Curb Appear
Money Available to Help Local Businesses with Curb Appear
Santa Rosa County today announced the re-launch of the StRIVE (Santa Rosa Improvement Vitalization Enterprise) Grant Program, an innovative initiative designed to support the enhancement and economic growth of local commercial properties by helping businesses and property owners improve their overall curb appeal. Santa Rosa County Commission Chairman Sam Parker expressed enthusiasm about the program’s … read more
Pro-incorporation group claims Commissioner will put Incorporation vote on May 6 Commission agenda
Pro-incorporation group claims Commissioner will put Incorporation vote on May 6 Commission agenda
Navarre residents who do not want incorporation were caught off guard this morning after a local pro-incorporation group announced that District 4 Commissioner Ray Eddington plans to add an item on the May 6 Commission meeting agenda to discuss placing a non-binding incorporation referendum. called a straw poll, on the November 5 General Election ballot. … read more
RV Park Planned for 87 N north of Milton
RV Park Planned for 87 N north of Milton
A 54-lot RV park is planned for 78 acres on Hwy. 87 N in the Allentown community. Records show other proposed amenities include a pool with poolhouse, meeting facility, shower house, BBQ paviions, tiki hut, playground, office, gym and recreation areas. Additonally, eight waterfront cabins are planned around the perimeter of a natural pond. The … read more
TCβs Front Porch Developer to sell portion of Navarre Town Center Property
TCβs Front Porch Developer to sell portion of Navarre Town Center Property
MLS photo of property Developer Bob Benaquis in January withdrew a controversial zoning request which would be required to bring his planned Navarre Town Center development to fruition. Now heβs listed for sale two of those parcels on U.S. 98, totaling 1.24 acres, and the $1.86 million listing states more acreage is available. The two … read more
